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Posted February 7, 2013 05:15 pm - Updated February 7, 2013 05:19 pm

Barrow Blotter

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:

DISPUTE: On Jan. 31, a Bethlehem woman reported that a man she knows is demanding sexual favors in return of some property she owns. The woman explained that she owes the man some money, but he also has some items she owns, including her car title.

The deputy spoke to the man who said the woman owes him several thousand dollars and she has been ordered by the courts to pay him $100 a month on the debt. He said the woman came by his home earlier this day to do some chores around the house to work off some of the debt.

She also demanded her property back, but he refused. The deputy explained he couldn’t hold her property in lieu of payments.

The woman came inside and retrieved some of the items and left.

INDECENT EXPOSURE: On Jan. 31, a deputy met with a U.S. Post Office carrier who explained she was delivering mail in Statham when she saw a man standing naked inside the doorway of his home.

The 38-year-old woman said the man was masturbating, so she drove past his home and dialed 911. She observed the man exit his home, get into a Buick LeSabre, and drive off, so she followed him.

The deputy approached the man, who explained he had just gotten out of the shower and was air drying in the nude. However, he denied any sexual acts. The man was told to shut his door the next time he decides to air dry himself after a shower.

MOWER STOLEN: On Jan. 31, a resident of Jones Road, Statham, reported someone stole his yellow Cub Cadet riding lawn mower that he parked in an open carport. The mower is valued at $1,800.

SUSPICIOUS WOMEN: On Jan. 30, a deputy was dispatched at 9:18 p.m. to a home to Royal Oaks subdivision on Statham, where a man had encountered strange behavior by two women. The man said he was inside watching TV when he saw a red Jeep Wrangler park on the street.

He walked outside and two women exited the Jeep and walked up to him, asking if they could charge their cellphones because their Jeep was broken down. He allowed them to use the outside outlet, but the man said he became nervous and called 911.

When the women heard him do this, they unplugged their phone, ran to the Jeep and drove off. The women were white with blond hair and wearing pajamas. One woman had a scar on her cheek. The man advised that on the previous night someone entered his truck and stole his wallet, which he had already reported.

METH SEIZED: On Jan. 30, a deputy made a traffic stop on Georgia Highway 81, Winder and a search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine, pills, baggies and scales.

William Justin Page, 32, of Winder was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug related objects. He was also wanted on an active warrant from Winder.

THEFT: On Jan. 30, a deputy was dispatched to Royal Oaks Drive for an entering auto committed by a man and woman, both appearing to be in their early 20s. A resident observed the pair at a Pike Electric work truck parked outside a home.

The Pike worker examined the truck and determined that an Apple iPhone and a Motorola Southern two-way cellphone were both missing, along with his wallet that contained credit cards, drivers license and hunting license.

MARIJUANA DELIVERED: On Jan. 29, a deputy was dispatched to a home on Allen Circle, Winder, where a woman said she came home from work and upon checking her mailbox, she found two containers with marijuana.

The deputy examined the Rubbermaid containers and one had 23 small packages of marijuana and the other bag contained a large amount of marijuana along with a digital scale and some empty plastic bags.

The woman thinks someone delivered the marijuana to the wrong address and she asked that it be removed.

FELONY THEFT: On Jan. 28, a deputy was dispatched to Fort Street, Winder, where a man reported the theft of several items.

A metal shed, valued at $10,000, was removed from the yard, along with a half-ton air conditioning unit, valued at $3,000, the kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops, valued at $8,000, along with some tools valued at $200.

The deputy questioned a neighbor, who reported that on Jan. 27 at about 12:30 p.m. she saw a blue truck with a trailer at the home. She also saw a white flatbed truck and heard someone cutting with a chain saw for about 30 minutes before the trucks left.

Also earlier this morning, a blue and white Volvo arrived and a black woman and two black men went into the back yard and later left.

UPSET WOMAN: On Jan. 27, a deputy was dispatched to a home on Piney Hill Bluff, Winder, where a man and his girlfriend were having an argument after she found another woman’s text message on his cellphone.

The 36-year-old man said the woman wanted to fight him over the text, but he wanted her to leave. The Snellville woman began acting belligerently toward the deputy, telling him how sorry he and Barrow County are. The deputy told her to be quiet or he would charge her with obstruction.

The woman left the house, but she later returned. The deputy also returned and the woman said she came back for her cellphone. She was told to leave again.

HARASSMENT: On Feb. 2, a Hoschton woman reported that she was being harassed by her landlord who was threatening to evict her. The man has suggested he receive sexual favors in lieu of rent. The deputy told the woman she couldn’t be evicted until the legal process was complete.

KNIFE COLLECTION GONE: On Feb. 1, a Winder man reported that a building he leased on Georgia Highway 82, Winder, was burglarized and numerous items he had stored in the building were stolen. The man said a sub-woofer, valued at $225, some speakers, a gold pendant with diamonds, valued at $350, and a knife collection of about 25 knives, valued at $2,500, were stolen.

OBSTRUCTION: On Feb. 2, a deputy was dispatched to Yargo Lane, Winder, for a complaint about loud music. When he arrived he saw a man standing in the middle of the street and as the deputy drove by he heard the man say “12” into a cellphone. The number is a slang term for police.

The deputy saw numerous vehicles parked in front of a home. As he walked up the driveway, the man with the phone started running and the officer shouted for him to stop. However, the man ignored him and ran into the residence shouting “Yo, 12 y’all, 12.”

There were people inside the house and man in the house ordered the man shouting “12” to get out. The deputy questioned the man, who became angry. He was escorted outside and placed in handcuffs. Devin Darnell Dewberry, 18, of Winder, was charged with obstruction and underage possession of alcohol.

ATV STOLEN: On Feb. 3, a deputy was dispatched to Pleasant Hill Church Road, Winder, where the resident reported someone stole a green 1999 Polaris Sportsman ATV parked in the carport.

The vehicle is valued at $2,500. Also stolen was a spotlight and two camouflage jackets.